News & Events
9. September 2014
Merivaara appoints new CEO
The Board has appointed Petteri Saarinen as the interim CEO of Merivaara, starting today.
18. August 2014
Green values in focus - RoHS directive also applies to medical device
Environmental factors are becoming ever more important. The Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, RoHS 2002/95/EC, was adopted in 2003 by the European Union. Since July 2014, also manufacturers of medical device are required to comply with the directive. Merivaara’s CE-marked products comply with RoHS.
24. June 2014
Machine washable hospital bed - in purely Finnish design!
Merivaara’s revolutionary and popular Carena bed has all the features required by healthcare professionals, from the point of view of ergonomics and patient safety. The new Carena model is suitable for the demanding conditions imposed by machine washing with water. The new machine washable Carena bed complies with the strictest standards and hygienic criteria. Its antibacterial coating reduces bacterial growth, also on the frame. Therefore, Carena is an ideal choice, both in primary care and ER and in long-term care.
27. May 2014
Posicom AS software to be integrated with Merivaara OpenOR
The cooperation allows Merivaara to integrate Posicom's Seekuence Medical software as a module in Merivaara's advanced system for operation rooms, OpenOR. Posicom is a member of Oslo Medtech.
28. April 2014
Renewed Futura Plus – improved ergonomics, usability and reliability
Merivaara’s bestseller, the classic Futura Plus bed has been updated to provide even better comfort and reliability than before. The new Futura Plus also complies with the new medical bed standard IEC 60601-2-52. Futura Plus is available in a range of models with either electrical or manual adjustments. Designed and manufactured in Finland, it is a long-lasting, good-value bed for both hospital and nursing home use.
27. January 2014
Merivaara OpenOR helps Mehiläinen hospital improve their level of patient care
Merivaara OpenOR™ integrated operating room management system improves the usability of the newly renovated Mehiläinen Töölö hospital surgical department and helps raise the clinic’s patient care to a new level.
20. November 2013
Hospital in Olympic city Sochi is equipped with Merivaara furniture
The totally renovated Krasnaya Polyana Municipal Hospital no 8 in Sochi, Russia, chose Finnish company Merivaara to supply most of its new furnishing equipment. The hospital originates from a small infirmary, established more than 100 years ago, and over time it has turned into a medical centre with several medical branches, including therapy, surgery, and neurology. Today, the spectrum of care and equipment of the health facility is at such a high level that it will serve the participants and guests of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi.
